Wisconsin, with its 25,000 miles of top-quality trails, is a snowmobiler's paradise. Navigating these trails can be greatly enhanced with the use of modern technology. Several apps are available to help you explore and enjoy the winter landscape safely and efficiently. Here's a look at some of the best options:
Polaris Ride Command
The FREE Polaris Ride Command app is fantastic, offering numerous features to enhance your snowmobile experience:
- Trail maps with GPS tracking: Log and share your trips with ease.
- Group Ride: Link up with your friends and see their real-time locations.
- User-generated statuses: Get updates on trail conditions and discover interesting stops along the way.
- Weather updates and radar: Stay informed about changing weather conditions.
- Downloadable maps: Access maps even in areas with low service.
- Maps for all seasons: Use the app for both snow and off-road adventures!
Polaris produces a free mobile application called RideCommand that may be useful to snowmobile riders interested in a mobile solution.
Map It Vilas County
Vilas County has some of Wisconsin’s best snowmobile trails-plus a great free tool that will help you explore them! The Map It Vilas County trails app features more than a hundred routes for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and much more, including snowmobiling. It’s got all of Vilas County’s public trails in Vilas County mapped with GPS. The Map It Vilas County trails app has aided silent sports enthusiasts, paddlers and hunters as they navigate the Northwoods’ multisport trails, including snowmobile routes.
Here's what makes this app stand out:
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- GPS Mapping: Shows your exact location on the trails.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Includes trails throughout the 12 communities of Vilas County, including Arbor Vitae, Boulder Junction, Conover, Eagle River, Lac du Flambeau, Land O’ Lakes, Manitowish Waters, Phelps, Presque Isle, Sayner-Star Lake-Cloverland, St.
- Trail Colors: The trail colors on the interactive map corresponding to the club trails that make up the network in our county.
So, when you’re out on the trail, you can open the app and see your exact location. It’s a great tool when you’re unsure of where you are or want to check your progress, and it’s a nice complement to the printed maps published by Vilas County’s clubs.
BRP GO!
How to Record a Snowmobile Ride with BRP GO!
The BRP GO! app offers GPS navigation, music, weather updates, and more, all at arm’s length. Riders can access GPS navigation, music, weather, and more, all at arm’s length. Clubs and federations and other official sources provide us with quality data to ensure you get the best navigation experience. If your area is not covered, do not hesitate to ask your local club or province/state association to be part of the app. Clubs and federations can express their interest in being part of BRP GO!
Key features of BRP GO! include:
- GPS Navigation: Ensuring you stay on course.
- Music Integration: Enjoy your favorite tunes while riding.
- Weather Updates: Stay informed about changing conditions.
BRP GO! App Information:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | 311 MB |
| Category | Navigation |
| Compatibility | Requires iOS 17.0 or later. iPhoneRequires iOS 17.0 or later. Apple VisionRequires visionOS 1.0 or later. |
| Location | This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life. |
Additional Tips for Snowmobiling in Wisconsin
Don't forget to support or join a club since trails don't groom and sign themselves! They help to create these local maps, too. Local snowmobile clubs, chambers of commerce, tourism centers, or local governments often produce detailed maps of trails within their area.
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